Automotive

After celebrating its automotive icons from the '90s with the opening of its Youngtimer exhibition in Germany last week, Mercedes-Benz has unveiled a special-edition G-Class paying homage to its trailblazing efforts in the '80s. Dubbed the Mercedes-Benz G-Class Edition STRONGER THAN THE 1980s, the new vehicle nods to the classic W460-series Geländewagen, which laid the foundation for the G-Class's future success.The latest G-Class takes colors and design elements from the reference model. Customers can choose between MANUFAKTUR agave green solid and MANUFAKTUR Colorado beige solid tones, both of which were among the first paint options available for the G-Class. Additionally, the car's turn signal indicators are finished in the signature orange hue from the era, and to cap off the vintage ...

A 2016 Ford Mustang GT used on-screen in Transformers: The Last Knight is now up for grabs, offering fans and collectors the rare chance to own a piece of Hollywood history.Portraying the Decepticon Barricade, this custom-built Mustang features an aggressive body kit, police-style graphics and "Keep Calm and Hail Megatron" inscribed on its side, replacing the villain's previous motto of "To Punish and Enslave." Unlike replicas, this car retains all its working lights exactly as they appeared in the film and comes with full documentation, including a certificate signed by director Michael Bay.Under the hood sits a 5L V8 producing 435 hp, paired with a six-speed manual transmission. With just 800 miles on the clock, the car remains in its original movie-spec condition. Built during the sixth...

Ford is paying tribute to Moab’s legendary red rock trails with two new Bronco concepts: the "Arches" and the "Cliffhanger." Debuting under the Bronco Off-Roadeo banner, both models aim to showcase the capability and style of the modern Bronco.The Cliffhanger concept is the more extreme of the two. Based on a two-door Bronco, it’s equipped with massive 40-inch BFGoodrich Baja T/A tires mounted on 18-inch Method wheels — the largest ever fitted to a Bronco. It also features Fox Live Valve shocks, a wider track for better stability and tube-frame doors. A performance exhaust, Warn winch and rear seat delete complete the build, while Code Orange accents and Uranium arch graphics nod to the terrain that inspired it.While Ford hasn’t released full details on the Arches concept yet, the brand sa...

Automobili Pininfarina has unveiled a new design collaboration with car culture icon Magnus Walker, centered on a one-of-a-kind version of its all-electric Battista hyper GT. The bespoke vehicle blends Pininfarina’s luxury EV craftsmanship with Walker’s gritty urban aesthetic and motorsport rootsThe project debuted during an exclusive fireside chat held at Walker’s Los Angeles garage, where he joined Pininfarina’s Chief Design Officer, Dave Amantea, to explore the fusion of art, engineering and personal expression in car design. Moderated by Jonny Lieberman, the conversation kicked off the partnership and teased the creative process behind the build.Walker, known for his outlaw Porsche ethos, described the Battista as the "perfect blank canvas" for channeling his vision. Drawing inspiratio...

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) has opened orders for the evolved GR Yaris in Japan. This refreshed hot hatch benefits from lessons learned in motorsports, including the Super Taikyu Series and Japanese Rally Championship, with updates that sharpen both performance and driver engagement.At the heart of the changes is an improved GAZOO Racing Direct Automatic Transmission. Toyota fine-tuned the gear shift control, made the throttle response sharper during spirited driving and optimized shift timing for full-throttle sprints. The sense of connection between driver and car has also been enhanced through stronger chassis bolts, refined suspension and improved steering feedback developed with professional drivers.TGR also announced that an Aero Performance Package — first seen as a concept at Tokyo A...

Porsche is preparing the next evolution of its 911 GT3 R with a key endurance test this weekend at Spa-Francorchamps. Set to compete in the Michelin 12H Spa-Francorchamps on April 19–20, the upcoming customer race car will face real-world pressure during a split-format endurance event run by the Creventic 24H Series.The No. 91 test car, developed in partnership with Herberth Motorsport, will be driven by Laurin Heinrich — reigning IMSA GTD Pro Champion — alongside seasoned endurance racers Ralf Bohn and Alfred Renauer. The trio will tackle Spa’s demanding layout across five hours of racing on Saturday and another seven on Sunday.Porsche says this test offers valuable feedback from an experienced privateer team. “The competition level, track time, and tough circuit make it ideal,” said Seba...

Jeep has unveiled its "Bug Out" 4xe Concept, a stripped-down, ultralight take on the Wrangler Rubicon 4xe built for modern overlanding adventures. Designed with weight management in mind, the concept blends the ruggedness of a Jeep with the minimalism of ultralight camping, offering a fully capable electric-assisted off-road rig with an eye toward sustainability and efficiency.Finished in a special PEA51 matte silver with yellow accents, the Bug Out 4xe features a raised roof for added space, a Gladiator-style tailgate, custom body panels and auxiliary battery packs integrated into the sides. Its 12-inch extended body houses a high-clearance rear bumper and drop tailgate, while 37-inch BFGoodrich KM3 tires wrap around lightweight Forgeline wheels for serious trail clearance.Inside, the con...

Jeep has unveiled the Convoy Concept, a rugged homage to its storied lineage of military and civilian trucks. Built on the 2025 Gladiator Mojave platform, the concept vehicle draws direct inspiration from the original 1963 Gladiator SJ and the subsequent J-Series trucks, blending retro styling cues with modern off-road capability.The Convoy Concept commands attention with its matte Ghost Ops exterior, a specially designed “J-truck” hood and a one-of-a-kind seven-slot grille embedded with amber LED forward lighting. A 12,000-lb Warn Zeon winch sits proudly up front, while chocolate brown canvas half-doors and a matching canopy lend a classic utilitarian aesthetic. High-clearance flares accommodate aggressive 40-inch BFGoodrich Krawler tires wrapped around 17-inch Warn wheels.Inside, the Con...

A special vehicle with deep ties to Porsche and Pink Floyd history is heading to auction. RM Sotheby’s will soon offer a 2000 Porsche 911 GT3 R, originally delivered to EMKA Racing, the privateer team founded by Pink Floyd manager Steve O’Rourke. One of only 66 examples built by Porsche Motorsport for the 2000 season, the car made its debut at the 24 Hours of Daytona piloted by five-time Le Mans winner Derek Bell, alongside O’Rourke, Tim Sugden and Stephen Day.The GT3 R would go on to contest major endurance events, including Le Mans, Spa and the Nürburgring 1000 Km, while also achieving FIA GT class victories at Enna-Pergusa and Anderstorp in 2003. After O’Rourke’s passing, the car changed hands several times, including a stint with Tim Sugden’s GruppeM Racing team, which upgraded the car...

A rare 2008 RUF RGT is set to cross the auction block at Bonhams Cars, estimated to fetch as much as $950,000 USD. One of just 14 RGTs reportedly produced by RUF, this example was factory-built in Pfaffenhausen with the coveted "W09" VIN designation and initially commissioned by Samsung Executive Chairman Lee Jae-yong.Based on the 997-gen Porsche GT3, this RGT is more than a cosmetic exercise. RUF reengineered the car with upgraded internals for its 3.8L DOHC Mezger flat-six, producing 445 hp through a six-speed manual transaxle. A bespoke Bilstein suspension setup and Brembo carbon ceramic brakes round out the performance package.The car’s most captivating feature, however, is its one-of-one “Chromaflash Hologram Silver” paintwork, a dynamic, color-shifting finish that adds drama to its a...

Bonhams Cars is offering a rare opportunity to own one of the 1990s' most groundbreaking supercars: a 1994 Bugatti EB110 GT, estimated to fetch as much as $1,650,000 USD at auction.Finished in Grigio Chiaro over dark grey leather with Bugatti Blue accents, this particular example — chassis GT 092 — is one of approximately 84 EB110 GTs ever built. It features the original 3.5L quad-turbocharged V12 engine producing 552 hp, mated to a six-speed manual transmission and all-wheel drive.The EB110 GT marked the ambitious revival of Bugatti under Italian entrepreneur Romano Artioli, with a carbon chassis built by French aerospace firm Aérospatiale and design roots tracing back to Marcello Gandini and Giampaolo Benedini. The result was a compact, high-tech wedge with scissor doors, active aerodyna...

Stuttgart’s Mercedes-Benz Museum is celebrating the automotive icons of the 1990s and early 2000s with a vibrant new exhibition titled Youngtimer, running from April 11 to November 2, 2025. Aimed at millennials and car lovers nostalgic for their youth, the show transforms Collection Room 5 into a colorful time capsule.Ten carefully selected vehicles take center stage, each set within immersive thematic islands that reflect the spirit of their respective eras. Highlights include the SLK 230 Kompressor and CLK Cabriolet in the "Easy Life" section, the performance-oriented 190 E 2.5 Evolution II and SLR McLaren Roadster in "Supersonic" and the luxurious CL 600 and CLS 350 CGI in "Refinement." Concept cars like the Vision R 320 CDI and Vision CLK 320 CDI Cabriolet bring futuristic flair, while...